Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Printable)
Herby focaccia-style muffins studded with roasted garlic and rosemary, brushed with olive oil and flaky sea salt.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour
03 - 1 packet instant yeast (7 g)
04 - 1 teaspoon sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1 cup lukewarm water
07 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
→ Flavorings
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
10 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
11 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and fine sea salt.
02 - Pour lukewarm water and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil into the dry mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a sticky dough forms.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and chopped fresh rosemary until evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm environment for 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
05 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
06 - Divide the risen dough evenly between the muffin cups. Use oiled hands or a scoop, as the dough will be sticky.
07 - Brush the tops with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and additional chopped rosemary.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
09 - Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer muffins to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Baking these is like bringing a bakery aroma into your whole home — and that savory smell gets everyone wandering into the kitchen.
- The rosemary-garlic combo gives a soft, flavorful bite that&aposs just as inviting at a dinner party as it is on a rainy afternoon with soup.
02 -
- If you skimp on the oil, the tops won&apost get that signature focaccia crust.
- Letting the dough rise fully makes the final muffins soft and light — don&apost rush it even if you&aposre hungry.
03 -
- Using both bread and all-purpose flour strikes just the right balance of soft and chewy texture.
- The second brushing of olive oil right before baking is the secret to that glossy, irresistible crust.